Kramerica Industries Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Impressive win for the Giants. And as bad as their bats are in general, you have to expect them to improve after these past two games.Looking forward to Game 4 tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Well that was a total buzzkill.Pros:- The Giants sstruck out 16 times last night.- The Reds have two chances at home to finish it off and one of those games will be started by Matt Latos.- The idea that Homer Bailey can't pitch at home is out the window. He was about as good as he could be in a playoff loss. The Reds will be able to lean on him if they can get to the NLCS, which is big considering Cueto probably won't be back until the World Series. Cons:- Scott Rolen is old. I love him, but he's old. He's batting 100 for the series and his error in the 10th cost the Reds a run and ultimately the game. I think Todd Frazier needs to be in the lineup today.- Mike Leake is pitching today. He's basically a worse Bronson Arroyo and you never know what guy is going to show up when he's on the mound.- If Brandon Phillips doesn't try to turn a passed ball into two bases then the Reds could've taken a 2-0 lead in the first, instead of just 1, and that would've been all they needed.- If the Reds don't win today then they can look forward to Matt Cain on Thursday. The prospect of beating him twice in a five game series is a tall task.Forget 2010, this is my first real go-around in the playoffs. This is intense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramerica Industries Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 It's a disaster in Washington right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Well that was a total buzzkill.Pros:- The Giants sstruck out 16 times last night.- The Reds have two chances at home to finish it off and one of those games will be started by Matt Latos.- The idea that Homer Bailey can't pitch at home is out the window. He was about as good as he could be in a playoff loss. The Reds will be able to lean on him if they can get to the NLCS, which is big considering Cueto probably won't be back until the World Series.Cons:- Scott Rolen is old. I love him, but he's old. He's batting 100 for the series and his error in the 10th cost the Reds a run and ultimately the game. I think Todd Frazier needs to be in the lineup today.- Mike Leake is pitching today. He's basically a worse Bronson Arroyo and you never know what guy is going to show up when he's on the mound.- If Brandon Phillips doesn't try to turn a passed ball into two bases then the Reds could've taken a 2-0 lead in the first, instead of just 1, and that would've been all they needed.- If the Reds don't win today then they can look forward to Matt Cain on Thursday. The prospect of beating him twice in a five game series is a tall task.Forget 2010, this is my first real go-around in the playoffs. This is intense.I'll just say this. Despite the win last night, your Reds look to be just head and shoulders above my Giants right now. I was really aprehensive about them throwing Vogelsong last nigth with no playoff experience, but he and the bullpen really got the job done. That pitching performance reminded me a lot of what we looked like during the 2010 run. Unfortunately, so did the hitting. That was probably the ugliest win I've seen the Giants get this season, but a win is a win. If our bats can wake up, and our pitching continues to do what it did last night, I'm confident we can still take this series. If you would've told me two years ago that our playoff lives would hinge on a Barry Zito start, I probably would've caught a plane to Cincy and strangled Bochy and Sabean. But with the way he's pitched this season, I'm actually really confident that he can keep the runs at a minimum. Cincinnati has the upper hand, no doubt. But there is something to be said about the pressure a team faces when they're trying to pick up their first ever playoff win in their home ball park. It's still a tall task against a VERY scary team, but the Giants aren't dead just yet. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 It's a disaster in Washington right now.One man's disaster is another man's pleasant lead. Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Well that was a total buzzkill.Pros:- The Giants sstruck out 16 times last night.- The Reds have two chances at home to finish it off and one of those games will be started by Matt Latos.- The idea that Homer Bailey can't pitch at home is out the window. He was about as good as he could be in a playoff loss. The Reds will be able to lean on him if they can get to the NLCS, which is big considering Cueto probably won't be back until the World Series.Cons:- Scott Rolen is old. I love him, but he's old. He's batting 100 for the series and his error in the 10th cost the Reds a run and ultimately the game. I think Todd Frazier needs to be in the lineup today.- Mike Leake is pitching today. He's basically a worse Bronson Arroyo and you never know what guy is going to show up when he's on the mound.- If Brandon Phillips doesn't try to turn a passed ball into two bases then the Reds could've taken a 2-0 lead in the first, instead of just 1, and that would've been all they needed.- If the Reds don't win today then they can look forward to Matt Cain on Thursday. The prospect of beating him twice in a five game series is a tall task.Forget 2010, this is my first real go-around in the playoffs. This is intense.I'll just say this. Despite the win last night, your Reds look to be just head and shoulders above my Giants right now. I was really aprehensive about them throwing Vogelsong last nigth with no playoff experience, but he and the bullpen really got the job done. That pitching performance reminded me a lot of what we looked like during the 2010 run. Unfortunately, so did the hitting. That was probably the ugliest win I've seen the Giants get this season, but a win is a win. If our bats can wake up, and our pitching continues to do what it did last night, I'm confident we can still take this series. If you would've told me two years ago that our playoff lives would hinge on a Barry Zito start, I probably would've caught a plane to Cincy and strangled Bochy and Sabean. But with the way he's pitched this season, I'm actually really confident that he can keep the runs at a minimum. Cincinnati has the upper hand, no doubt. But there is something to be said about the pressure a team faces when they're trying to pick up their first ever playoff win in their home ball park. It's still a tall task against a VERY scary team, but the Giants aren't dead just yet.Pagan just homered to lead off the game off Mike Leake and the wind is blowing out. Get ready for a game 5./Reverse Jinx attmept Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninersdd Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 F, Zito just went walk crazy and it's tied.Although, the Giants do strike back with a 2 run homer in the next inning. BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!2013/14 Tanks Picks Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninersdd Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 8-3! Sandoval just crushed one!3 more innings until Game 5! BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!2013/14 Tanks Picks Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Having Lincecum in the pen is a GREAT option for the Giants. That's not likely to continue though after Zito being Zito today. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Not trying to take away from the Giants - Reds game at the moment, however, I'm disappointed in the Nats' performance the past two games. They are simply overmatched by the Cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkJourney Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Not trying to take away from the Giants - Reds game at the moment, however, I'm disappointed in the Nats' performance the past two games. They are simply overmatched by the Cards.Just chalk it up to experience and the Cards have plenty of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 It's hard to feel sorry for Washington following their mindless handling of Stephen Strasburg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DarkJourney Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Latos will be on a mission tomorrow. He straight up hates the Giants for what happened in 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninersdd Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Man if the Cards and Giants win tomorrow, it would be the troll NLCS. BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!2013/14 Tanks Picks Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Six Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Bochy succeeded in getting Lincecum pissed off, and that's a good thing. These guys have finally shown up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramerica Industries Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Miguel Gonzalez has dominated the Yankees in a pair of starts this year, both in Yankee Stadium.Would be really nice to not let him do that again, considering, you know, he's not really all that good a pitcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Man if the Cards and Giants win tomorrow, it would be the greatest NLCS since 2002.FYP.In all seriousness though, I would absolutely LOVE to see a Cards Giants matchup. I know a lot of people wouldn't be feeling it, but to see the last two World Series Champs battle it out for a chance to win the pennant would be just fantastic. Not to mention my particular love for both of those Franchises I'm hoping Oakland can pull it out as well. An A's vs Giants/Cardinals World Series would be troll central! On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramerica Industries Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 It's a good thing I'm by myself tonight.'Cuz the venom I have right now could kill somebody within ten seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I've been bitching about the 2-3 format all season long. I just didn't know it was because being the road team is the real advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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